Start at the hard, policeman’s knock We share something of the privilege of madness At the door’s carefully narrowed gap Sun-bleached curtain drawn For an impromptu mask From sidelights across a long night’s roughened mouth To greet in weary remonstrance (A mule joy nevertheless) The carelessly dropped bounty Of the morning post
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